If there's a store that can make toilet paper sexy, it's Costco. The Issaquah, Wash.-based warehouse chain has fans worldwide devoted to its behemoth bundles and other bulk goods.
But now comes a study that adds fuel to favorite things about Costco. A recent survey of 7,600 people found Costco to be the most popular gas station in North America, according to customer research group Market Force.
In light of that, here are all the things we love and hate about shopping at our favorite cavernous warehouse.

Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN, AFP/Getty Images

If there's a store that can make toilet paper sexy, it's Costco....

If there's a store that can make toilet paper sexy, it's... Photo-4836644.65247 - SFGate

Image 2 of 33

Love: The toilet paper. Is there a better deal than Kirkland Signature's 30 rolls for $15? You know you'll use it.

Photo: Seattlepi.com

Love: The toilet paper. Is there a better deal than Kirkland...

Love: The toilet paper. Is there a better deal than Kirkland... Photo-4836650.65247 - SFGate

Image 3 of 33

Hate: The fact that the toilet paper is way in the back, meaning you might buy a fluffy pillow you really don't need, because it was touchable and there, as you made your way to the toilet paper.

Photo: Seattlepi.com

Hate: The fact that the toilet paper is way in the back, meaning...

Hate: The fact that the toilet paper is way in the back, meaning... Photo-4836651.65247 - SFGate

Image 4 of 33

Love: Samples. A great way to dine on Vienna sausages.

Photo: Tim Boyle, Getty Images

Love: Samples. A great way to dine on Vienna sausages.

Love: Samples. A great way to dine on Vienna sausages. Photo-4836652.65247 - SFGate

Image 5 of 33

Hate: Getting to the sample. Worse: Waiting for a sample to emerge from the toaster oven and watching people swoop in from behind you.